Scan barcode
librarianlayla's reviews
735 reviews
The Shadow Moth by Francesca Gibbons
4.0
4/4.5 stars.
A fantastic magical story filled with adventure. I did struggle to fall in love with many of the characters, which was a shame. The world itself was beautifully constructed and I adored the story, I just hoped for more from the characters who at times just fell a little short for me.
I do look forward to the sequel though and what will happen.
Fans of twisted fairytale's, Alice In Wonderland-esque vibes and little girls being the hero's - this book is for you.
A fantastic magical story filled with adventure. I did struggle to fall in love with many of the characters, which was a shame. The world itself was beautifully constructed and I adored the story, I just hoped for more from the characters who at times just fell a little short for me.
I do look forward to the sequel though and what will happen.
Fans of twisted fairytale's, Alice In Wonderland-esque vibes and little girls being the hero's - this book is for you.
The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag
4.0
Gorgeous illustrations and a meaningful underlying story.
There were some cute moments however I wanted a little more from the characters. I wish the ending had been a little more uplifting but I enjoyed the general story.
There were some cute moments however I wanted a little more from the characters. I wish the ending had been a little more uplifting but I enjoyed the general story.
Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes by Roshani Chokshi
5.0
What a journey and what a cliffhanger!
This series is one of my favourites and I've been slowly trying to enjoy them rather than just devouring them in one week.
If you love adventure, found family, nerdy wit and mythology - then these books are for you!
This series is one of my favourites and I've been slowly trying to enjoy them rather than just devouring them in one week.
If you love adventure, found family, nerdy wit and mythology - then these books are for you!
Cutie and the Beast Vol. 2 by Yuhi Azumi
4.0
Cute and funny.
This would make a super addictive anime. Romantic and adorable, this manga was easy to read and has a feel good mood. I like the character development in this one.
This would make a super addictive anime. Romantic and adorable, this manga was easy to read and has a feel good mood. I like the character development in this one.
プ女と野獣 JKが悪役レスラーに恋した話 1 [Pujo to Yajuu: JK ga Akuyaku Wrestler ni Koi shita Hanashi 1] by 安曇ゆうひ, Yuhi Azumi
4.0
Cute and funny.
This would make a super addictive anime. Romantic and adorable, this manga was easy to read and has a feel good mood.
This would make a super addictive anime. Romantic and adorable, this manga was easy to read and has a feel good mood.
Cutie and the Beast Vol. 3 by Yuhi Azumi
4.0
Cute and funny.
This would make a super addictive anime. Romantic and adorable, this manga was easy to read and has a feel good mood. I like that other characters are being introduced and I cannot wait for the next installment!
This would make a super addictive anime. Romantic and adorable, this manga was easy to read and has a feel good mood. I like that other characters are being introduced and I cannot wait for the next installment!
The Creakers by Tom Fletcher
5.0
Funny, heartfelt and inspiring.
This brilliant story of courage and kindness was so fun to read. Coupled with the gorgeous illustrations it really told a wonderful story of friendship and familial bonds.
This brilliant story of courage and kindness was so fun to read. Coupled with the gorgeous illustrations it really told a wonderful story of friendship and familial bonds.
Shielded by KayLynn Flanders
4.0
Adventurous and filled with magic and mystery.
The main character takes a while to blossom and become likeable, for the beginning half of the book she mostly read very bland. But she does grow on you and comes through in the later part of the book.
The pacing of this book isn't consistent, there were really slow sections that were drug out and things that perhaps could have been more, were over in a split second.
Overall I enjoyed the magic elements and the history behind their world.
The main character takes a while to blossom and become likeable, for the beginning half of the book she mostly read very bland. But she does grow on you and comes through in the later part of the book.
The pacing of this book isn't consistent, there were really slow sections that were drug out and things that perhaps could have been more, were over in a split second.
Overall I enjoyed the magic elements and the history behind their world.
Only a Monster by Vanessa Len
4.0
4/4.5 stars.
A twisted topsy-turvy world where you don't know who to root for.
I loved the originality of the story, the twists and turns, however I felt that some of the chemistry between characters needed a little more refining. But I did really love the story and I cannot wait for the sequel.
A twisted topsy-turvy world where you don't know who to root for.
I loved the originality of the story, the twists and turns, however I felt that some of the chemistry between characters needed a little more refining. But I did really love the story and I cannot wait for the sequel.
The Mapmakers by Tamzin Merchant
5.0
Whimsical, adventurous and filled with hope.
A wonderful end to this duology - loved every minute of it.
If you love books filled with mystery, magic and friendship- then this duology is for you!
A wonderful end to this duology - loved every minute of it.
If you love books filled with mystery, magic and friendship- then this duology is for you!